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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.13, 1,410.20 and 290.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.13, 1,410.20 and 290.90 is: 436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.13 : 1,410.20 = 290.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.13/1,410.20 = 290.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.13x = 1,410.20 × 290.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.13x = 410,218.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,218.67/940.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.34

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